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Jersey Number 96
Eythan Thompson
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 310
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Waco, Texas
- High School:
- La Vega HS
High School
- Prepped at La Vega
- No. 86 interior offensive lineman nationally (247Sports)
- No. 187 player in Texas (247Sports)
- Also competed in track and field
- Seventh in shot put at the 2024 UIL 4A Region III Championships
- Throw of 47 feet, 6.5 inches at Championships
- Ninth in discus at the 2024 UIL 4A Region III Championships
- Toss of 126 feet, 10 inches at Championships
- Eighth in discus at the 2023 UIL 4A Area 23-24 meet as sophomore
- Toss of 118 feet, 7 inches
- Nickname: Big E
- Hobbies: playing cards and video games
- Dream job outside of football: mechanical engineer
- Something people don’ know about him: likes a variety of music
- Hidden talent: powerlifting
- Chose UH because it’s a great program that made him feel at home
- One word to describe him on the field: dog
- If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: bacon cheeseburger
- Biggest motivation for working hard: dream of playing in the NFL
- Favorite childhood memory: first pick six
- Most memorable athletic accomplishment: back-to-back state powerlifting champion
- Interesting fact: fast learner
- Gameday ritual: listen to music
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Highlights: Houston 38, LSU 35 (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
National Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03
